1.8 Valvematic now available in T2, TR and T4 saloon and tourer models with manual or Multidrive S CVT transmissions. Advanced HDD (hard disc drive) navigation system made standard on T Spirit models

December 2011

New 2.0 D-4D engine with lower emissions added to Avensis range along with changes to suspension and steering. The 148bhp Toyota Optimal Drive 2.0-litre D-4D engine is well-established at the heart of the Avensis range. For the new model, it has undergone a series of changes that yield remarkable gains in emissions and fuel economy.

Compared to the previous engine, combined cycle fuel economy has improved by 15 per cent, from 53.3 to 61.4mpg and a 14 per cent reduction has been achieved in CO2 emissions, which fall from 139 to 119g/km. Overall the engine is 3kg lighter, quieter and gives more linear torque.

Elsewhere in the new Avensis line-up the Toyota Optimal Drive 1.8 Valvematic petrol engine with manual or Multidrive S continuously variable transmission and the 2.2-litre D-4D and D-CAT diesels – the latter with six-speed automatic transmission – are carried over from the previous model range.

Making new Avensis a more rewarding drive, with better comfort levels, was a prime goal of the development team. To achieve the desired result, the car has a more rigid body and benefits from changes to the front and rear suspension. Small – but telling – adjustments have been made to the aerodynamics and strategic use of extra insulation material has further reduced NVH levels in the cabin.

Particular attention has been paid to the electric power steering, which adopts a quicker gear ratio, giving more direct performance, making the car more agile and manoeuvrable. The focus on comfort extends to changing the design of the front seats to offer better lateral support.

March 2013

Change of trim grades to align with rest of Toyota range. Gentle refresh for 2013. Following the Auris and Verso, it adopts Toyota’s new grade structure, with Active Icon, Icon Plus and Excel replacing previous T2, TR, T4 and T Spirit designations.

Like for like, the new models carry over the previous specifications, with a few adjustments. Across the range all Avensis now feature follow-me-home headlights as standard. There is an audio upgrade for all models bar the entry-level Active with the introduction of a DAB digital tuner. And for Excel versions there is a new brushed silver finish for the centre console.

The new line-up has an official on-sale date of 2 April, priced from £19,155 for the Active 1.8 Valvematic saloon.

GRADE

BODYSTYLE

POWERTRAIN

OTRPRICE

Active

Saloon

1.8 Valvematic 6MT

£19,155

Active

Saloon

1.8 Valvematic MDS

£20,205

Active

Tourer

1.8 Valvematic 6MT

£20,205

Active

Tourer

1.8 Valvematic MDS

£21,255

Active

Saloon

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£20,155

Active

Tourer

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£21,205

Icon

Saloon

1.8 Valvematic 6MT

£21,445

Icon

Saloon

1.8 Valvematic MDS

£22,495

Icon

Tourer

1.8 Valvematic 6MT

£22,495

Icon

Tourer

1.8 Valvematic MDS

£23,545

Icon

Saloon

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£22,445

Icon

Tourer

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£23,495

Icon

Saloon

2.2 D-4D 150 6MT

£23,445

Icon

Tourer

2.2 D-4D 150 6MT

£24,495

Icon

Saloon

2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT

£24,545

Icon

Tourer

2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT

£25,595

Icon Plus

Saloon

1.8 Valvematic 6MT

£23,245

Icon Plus

Saloon

1.8 Valvematic MDS

£24,295

Icon Plus

Tourer

1.8 Valvematic 6MT

£24,295

Icon Plus

Tourer

1.8 Valvematic MDS

£25,345

Icon Plus

Saloon

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£24,245

Icon Plus

Tourer

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£25,295

Icon Plus

Saloon

2.2 D-4D 150 6MT

£25,245

Icon Plus

Tourer

2.2 D-4D 150 6MT

£26,295

Icon Plus

Saloon

2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT

£26,345

Icon Plus

Tourer

2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT

£27,395

Excel

Saloon

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£26,145

Excel

Tourer

2.0 D-4D 6MT

£27,795

Excel

Saloon

2.2 D-4D 150 6MT

£27,145

Excel

Tourer

2.2 D-4D 150 6MT

£28,795

Excel

Saloon

2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT

£28,245

Excel

Tourer

2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT

£29,895

August 2013

Two new high value versions of the Avensis launched: the Avensis Edition and Avensis Select. Based on the entry-level Access trim, the Select models gain daytime running lights, new-design 16-inch wheelcaps, leather steering wheel trim and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth. It is available for the 1.8-litre Valvematic petrol saloon and 2.0-litre D-4D saloon and Tourer models, priced from £16,495.